weak, achy feeling in my hand

[mydogsandme]

hope someone can help me with this- I'm an almost 47 year old female and I've noticed over a good lately that I seem to be experiencing some sort of weakness in my right hand (I am right handed) I think I've probably had it for some time but only really noticed it lately since I've been working in a school and have to write up a diary at the end of the day. I don't do any other writing at school as I'm a special needs supporter so it isn't strain from writing a lot. I use the computer but only at home in my spare time. I noticed it today while hoovering too. It feels like I need to shake my hand and fingers out all the time, like they're really tired and shaky- this is after just a couple of sentences of writing. Does it sound like arthritis or something?

[shaneystar2]

Could be a trapped nerve ....do you get pins and needles in the hand ? Or ...Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which is very common.

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.a spx?articleId=88

Arthritis manifests itself differently ..your hands would be stiff and the fingers swollen ,also you would have pain in the finger joints ....
Go and see your GP ! Hope you soon feel better.

[flump1]

Hi, I have a complaint in my left hand that sounds similar.
Following a trip to my GP I was relieved to learn I have a trapped ulna nerve. There are a couple of places this nerve can become trapped leaving fingers weak and sometimes they tingle. My GP recommended we leave it for a while , use my arm as much as I can and we will review it at a later date. I was reassured it was nothing more sinister. Hope whatever you have eases for you soon.

[mydogsandme]

thanks guys!